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How to get fromDallas to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Dallas to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DAL - LAX
    6h 2m
    $85–382

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    33h 26m
    $224–365

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    44h
    $431–1,011

  4. Drive  1,421.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Santa Monicacar car 1,421.3 mi
    22h 50m
    $260–375

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DFW - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    6h 48m
    $177–449

  6. Fly Dallas to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DAL - BUR
    6h 51m
    $120–560

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DFW - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    7h 35m
    $257–657

  8. Fly Dallas to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DAL - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    7h 46m
    $92–412

  9. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DFW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 19m
    $197–301

Dallas to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration33h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,268.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $220–360 and the journey takes 30h 10m.

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